Coming up on the Fourth of July is the Four on the Fourth. A Four mile road race through the streets of Carrboro. This year will be the 21st edition of the race. It’s hard to believe they have been doing it so long. I did not run the first race, but I am pretty […]
Posted inAffordable Housing, Housing
Duke Energy refuses to power completed P.E.A.C.H affordable housing
Update – June 21 – As reported by NC Newsline, Duke Energy has relented and provided the needed electrical hook ups. However, there are still details to be worked out to keep this arrangement permanent. From the Newsline article: “EMPOWERment Inc. Executive Director Delores Bailey was hopeful that Duke and her organization will soon reach […]
Posted inChapel Hill Transit, Climate, Transportation
The value of Chapel Hill Transit and the budget
Update 6/13 5:00PM. I have received more information from the Mayor’s office about transit funding I feel is important to add here: Source of this is here “The Town’s share of cost for the Transit system is funded primarily by a property tax levy for transit. The cost share in the recommended budget for the […]
Posted inCarrboro Town Council, Chapel Hill Town Council, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Election 2025, Elections, Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Local candidates beginning to announce
Last updated: 21 July It seems a little early, but maybe not. The official filing period in Orange County for local offices is not until July. July 7th to July 18th to be specific. However, many candidates have already announced they will run for re-election, as a new candidate, or to not run again. We […]
Posted inBike Beat, Climate, Research
Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Durham WBGT Mapping Campaign
On Earth Day, I attended a community talk by the Southeast Regional Climate Center(SERCC) for the Town of Chapel Hill. The topic was their heat mapping citizen science project that is happening this Summer. The project is a Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature Mapping Campaign across Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and South Durham. This is to help the […]
Posted inGreenway, Outdoors, Parks and Rec
New Parks and Rec Master Plan! Opportunities for feedback
The Town of Chapel Hill is working on a new Parks and Rec Master Plan. Engagement is happening now. Part of their engagement is an interactive map where residents can pick spots that need improvement, things you already like about a spot and also to make suggestions for something new or different.Overview is here:https://engage.chapelhillnc.gov/parks-recreation-master-plan?tool=qanda There […]